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Vino Di Nonni

2006

 

Vino Di Nonni, or “Grandfather’s Wine” is a family secret blend passed down to us through many generations of winemakers. We are bringing this old world Italian classic into the marketplace for you to enjoy once again. This vintage is a light bodied, fruity, dry red wine that is smooth and easy to drink. This wine pairs well with salads, pizza, pasta, salmon, and chicken.

 

 

Serving Temperature:             Best enjoyed slightly chilled.

Color:                                   Light ruby red

Bouquet:                               Fruity with an essence of floral tones and citrus.

Palate:                                  Light-bodied with a refreshing fruit

                                            forward taste finishing very smooth

                                            and clean with a hint of oak.

Origin of Appellation:             Lodi, California

Varietal Composition:             Trade secret, contains 2 red varietals and 1 white

Crush/Press Date:                  September 2006

Brix at Crush (composite):      25.6

Brix at Bottling (composite):    0 Brix (residual sugar)

PH at bottling (composite):     3.79

Total Acid (composite):          5.01g/l

Primary Fermentation:            Open vat fermentation using

                                            conventional maceration methods

                                            for 7 days to achieve full color

                                            extraction and dryness, hand

                                            managed punch down.

Secondary Fermentation:        Full malolactic fermentation to

                                           smooth acidity.

Bulk Aging:                           9 months, stainless

Bottle Aging:                         3 months

Oaking:                                4 months, medium plus toast French oak beans

Filtering:                               None

SO2 at Bottling                       20 ppm

Alcohol by volume:                12%

Winemaker:                           David Gaetani

Produced and Bottled:             Quattro Goomba’s Winery South Riding, Virginia 20152

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Vino Di San Pietro

2006

 

San Pietro is the name of our ancestor’s town in Italy.This wine is an exceptional blend of three varietals – Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot and has its roots in the evolution of those wines known as Super Tuscans. This vintage is a medium bodied dry wine with a vibrant dark red color, a smooth clean finish and hints of cherry and oak. This wine pairs well with Pasta, Veal, Pork, Beef, and Lamb.

 

Serving Temperature:            Best enjoyed at room temperature.

Color:                                  Dark red

Bouquet:                              A rich combination of tree and berry fruits with a hint of spice.

Palate:                                 Medium-bodied with strong varietal

                                           Character of Sangiovese finishing

                                           smooth with soft tannins and just

                                           the right amount of oak.

Origin of Appellation:            Sonoma & Lodi, California

Varietal Composition:            80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Crush/Press Date:                 September 2006

Brix at Crush:                       Cabernet Sauvignon           25.5 Brix

                                           Merlot                              24.6 Brix

                                           Sangiovese                       28.0 Brix     

Brix at Bottling:                     0 Brix (residual sugar)

PH at bottling (composite):     3.69

Total Acid (composite):          5.37 g/l

Primary Fermentation:            Open vat fermentation using

                                            conventional maceration methods

                                            for 7 days to achieve full color

                                            extraction and dryness, hand

                                            managed punch down.

Secondary Fermentation:         Full malolactic fermentation to

                                            smooth acidity.

Bulk Aging:                           9 months, stainless

Bottle Aging:                         3 months

Oaking:                                4 months, medium plus toast French oak staves

Filtering:                               None

SO2 at Bottling                       20 ppm

Alcohol by volume:                14.5%

Winemaker:                           David Gaetani

Produced and Bottled:             Quattro Goomba’s Winery South Riding, Virginia 20152

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Vino D' Ana

2006

 

Vino D’ Ana was named after our winemaker’s sister – Diana, who shares our passion for fine wine. She jokingly suggested the name and we seriously liked it. It is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with exceptional balance, beautiful color and a graceful finish. Vino D’ Ana is a full-bodied dry red wine with vanilla and berry flavors pairing well with spicy dishes, meats, and robust cheeses.

 

Serving Temperature:                 Best enjoyed at room temperature.

Color:                                       Deep garnet

Bouquet:                                   A wonderful combination of berry fruits with hints of vanilla.

Palate:                                      Full-bodied structure and weight with exceptional balance finishing firm with fine grain tannins and beautifully integrated oak.

Origin of Appellation:                 Napa Valley, California

Varietal Composition:                 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot

Crush/Press Date:                      September 2006

Brix at Crush:                            Cabernet Sauvignon           25.5 Brix

                                                Merlot                              24.6 Brix

Brix at Bottling:                         0 Brix (residual sugar)

PH at bottling (composite):         3.75

Total Acid (composite):              5.46g/l

Primary Fermentation:                Open vat fermentation using conventional maceration methods for 7 days to achieve full color extraction and dryness, hand managed punch down.

Secondary Fermentation:            Full malolactic fermentation to smooth acidity.

Bulk Aging:                                9 months, stainless

Bottle Aging:                              3 months

Oaking:                                     4 months, medium plus toast French oak staves

Filtering:                                   None

SO2 at Bottling                           20 ppm

Alcohol by volume:                    14%

Winemaker:                               David Gaetani

Produced and Bottled:                Quattro Goomba’s Winery South Riding, Virginia 20152

All photos of our wines are by courtesy of Valerie Cavalheri of Cavalheri Photography. Other Photos Taken For the "Basement Vinters" Article by Tracy A. Woodward of the Washington Post.